Mikel Arteta admits he has made a mistake by not playing Raheem Sterling in Arsenal’s last two defeats. Sterling, who joined on loan from Chelsea in the summer transfer window, was left as an unused substitute in Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United at St James’ Park last Saturday.

Arsenal travel to Chelsea having taken only one point from their past three Premier League matches. Mikel Arteta understands the reasons for their adversity.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is uncertain whether defensive midfielder Declan Rice will feature in Sunday's Premier League London derby against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. While Arteta did not disclose any details on the 25-year-old England international's injury,